Lilac flowers are blooming in the streets and alleyways in the old town areas of Qingdao, Shandong province, adding more beauty to the traditional buildings.

Lilacs are in full bloom along Jinkou Second Road in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo by Yu Hao/Qingdao Daily]

The blooming lilac flowers add charm to the old town areas in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo by Yu Hao/Qingdao Daily]

White lilac flowers are in full bloom in old town areas in Qingdao. The flowers often symbolize divinity, innocence, purity, and new beginnings. [Photo by Yu Hao/Qingdao Daily] 

Now is the best time to appreciate the blooming lilac flowers in the old town areas in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo by Yu Hao/Qingdao Daily]

The blooming lilac flowers add a delicate touch to the traditional buildings. [Photo by Yu Hao/Qingdao Daily]

Passengers walk along a path next to blooming lilac flowers in Qingdao. [Photo by Yu Hao/Qingdao Daily]

Blooming lilac flowers adorn the street corners in the old town areas in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo by Yu Hao/Qingdao Daily]